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First Euston tower crane represents milestone for HS2
The first of three tower cranes to be erected at Euston station went up over the weekend.The first of three tower cranes to be erected at Euston station went up over the weekend.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction News | The Construction...
Fleet operators under stress from impending ULEZ
The mayor of London is being urged to think again about the damage to business caused by his accelerated introduction of the ultra low emission zone (ULEZ).The mayor of London is being urged to think again about the damage to business caused by his accelerated...
Calls grow for Carillion action one year after collapse
The collapse of construction giant Carillion should be subject to a criminal investigation. That is the call from union Unite, which has accused the government of not taking enough action to ensure there is not another “corporate meltdown” on the first anniversary of...
Shareholders pushing for Kier chiefs to be ousted
Leading shareholders in Kier are understood to be calling for a shake-up of its executive team. Sky News reported that Woodford Investment Management – which holds a 16% stake in Kier – is among a group of investors questioning the future of chief...
McL&H lands London’s longest river pier build
McLaughlin & Harvey has secured the £7m contract to build the longest pier on the Thames for river ferry services to developer Ballymore’s Royal Wharf residential scheme in East London. The firm has demolished an existing derelict jetty at the site and...
Kier to start £100m Ascot hospital
Kier has got the final go-ahead to start the £100m Heatherwood Hospital project in Ascot for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Proposals for the build were first announced back in 2014, with the hospital gaining planning in August 2017. Built in woodland behind the...
Collinson appoints ex Willmott Dixon boss as chairman
Former Willmott Dixon chief executive John Frankiewicz has been appointed as non-executive chairman of the construction division of Collinson. Preston-based Collinson specialises in tensile and modular construction, with projects ranging from bespoke sports...
Contractor revealed on £825m Paddington Square
Mace has been appointed as the main contractor for Sellar’s £825m Renzo Piano-designed Paddington Square development. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/projects/contractor-revealed-on-825m-paddington-square/10038857.article
HS2 Euston: Tower crane erected for demolition works
The first tower crane for HS2 work at Euston has been installed for use on the demolition of two blocks. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/clients/hs2/hs2-euston-tower-crane-erected-for-demolition-works/10038859.article
Carillion: Union accuses government of inaction since firm’s collapse
The Unite union has accused the government of inaction in the 12 months since the collapse of Carillion. source https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/companies/contractors/carillion/carillion-union-accuses-government-of-inaction-since-firms-collapse/10038858.article
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